Most unforgetable meals
Apr 28th, 2007, 08:33 PM
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In order of die-and-gone-to-heaven-ness:
1. Arzek's tasting menu in San Sebastian
2. Somboom's curry crab in Bangkok (must have the she-crabs, not male crabs)
3. Egg and anchovies pizza from a small street-side place in Rome
4. a tie, both in Hong Kong: rose petal jam at the Mandarin Oriental and snake soup in Causeway Bay
5. Little Governor's Camp fire-side antelope meal in Masa Mara
1. Arzek's tasting menu in San Sebastian
2. Somboom's curry crab in Bangkok (must have the she-crabs, not male crabs)
3. Egg and anchovies pizza from a small street-side place in Rome
4. a tie, both in Hong Kong: rose petal jam at the Mandarin Oriental and snake soup in Causeway Bay
5. Little Governor's Camp fire-side antelope meal in Masa Mara
Apr 29th, 2007, 12:56 AM
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What springs to mind are the following:-
Lunch at the Puits Saint Jacques in Puyjaudrain outside Toulouse. It happens to be the local restaurant for friends of mine but it does have a Michelin star. I'm veggy, so I've spent a lot of time watching other people eat fantastic food whilst I cope with whatever is put in front of me. Especially in France. But these guys had it covered- all bases- no 4 choices for everyone, one of which was OK for me. It was a lovely meal and easily the best I've had.
The first meal we had in the Chemin des Saveurs in Mielan, not far from the place we stay in France. The lamb came witha burning bush of rosemary. I was congratulating myself on the fact that whilst everyone else was stuffed, but still had a huge pudding to eat, I had only ordered melon. And I got a WHOLE melon filled with sorbet!
We have recently eaten at the Monastere de Mont Ares, also quite near our French place. Again, fantastic presentation and excellent food. The veggie was a tad sparse, but still very acceptable. the meat eaters felt the need to photograph every course, much to the amusement of the other diners.
And I remember the first time I ate pesto in a Pizza Express. Mmhmm.
Lunch at the Puits Saint Jacques in Puyjaudrain outside Toulouse. It happens to be the local restaurant for friends of mine but it does have a Michelin star. I'm veggy, so I've spent a lot of time watching other people eat fantastic food whilst I cope with whatever is put in front of me. Especially in France. But these guys had it covered- all bases- no 4 choices for everyone, one of which was OK for me. It was a lovely meal and easily the best I've had.
The first meal we had in the Chemin des Saveurs in Mielan, not far from the place we stay in France. The lamb came witha burning bush of rosemary. I was congratulating myself on the fact that whilst everyone else was stuffed, but still had a huge pudding to eat, I had only ordered melon. And I got a WHOLE melon filled with sorbet!
We have recently eaten at the Monastere de Mont Ares, also quite near our French place. Again, fantastic presentation and excellent food. The veggie was a tad sparse, but still very acceptable. the meat eaters felt the need to photograph every course, much to the amusement of the other diners.
And I remember the first time I ate pesto in a Pizza Express. Mmhmm.
Apr 29th, 2007, 09:17 AM
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thereyet, I'm usually not a believer in spending big bucks at fancy restaurants when traveling. My husband and I live in a city with countless expensive restaurants so we tend be more excited about experiencing street vendors and local mom-and-pop places when we travel. But Arzek was out of this world and worth every penny. You mentioned some U.S. restaurants so assuming you're from the states, if so, you should not find Arzek expensive compared to most top restaurants in the U.S.
Apr 29th, 2007, 09:50 AM
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Hi
I think the most memorable meal I have had was when I went to Peru in 2006. We came to Cuzco and we were going to Machu Picchu the next day so we were in high spirit. We went to a restaurant and I went for the local cuy (fried guinea pig). You can read more about the trip and see pictures (if you dare
) on http://gardkarlsen.com/peru.htm .
We also had a very nice experience when we went to Rome last year. We found this tiny place called Nick's wine bar and there was no one else there. But we got some amazing glasses of wine there and the selection was excellent
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Gard
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I think the most memorable meal I have had was when I went to Peru in 2006. We came to Cuzco and we were going to Machu Picchu the next day so we were in high spirit. We went to a restaurant and I went for the local cuy (fried guinea pig). You can read more about the trip and see pictures (if you dare
) on http://gardkarlsen.com/peru.htm .We also had a very nice experience when we went to Rome last year. We found this tiny place called Nick's wine bar and there was no one else there. But we got some amazing glasses of wine there and the selection was excellent
Regards
Gard
http://gardkarlsen.com - trip reports and pictures
Apr 29th, 2007, 01:05 PM
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I've never had guinea pigs but alligators tasted EXACTLY like chicken, whereas crocodiles which I assumed would taste like alligator tasted nothing like it, it did however taste a lot like snake. Go figure!
Apr 29th, 2007, 02:28 PM
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Okay, I'm not a foodie, so don't laugh at some of my answers:
I do have to agree about CHEZ PANISSE in Berkeley. Ate there about 10 years ago. Had salmon for lunch. Still remember the suculence of it.
A little outdoor cafe in Morcote on the shores of Lake Lugano where I had pasta frutti di mare. The most delicate sauce, infused with the taste of the sea.
Not the meal necessarily, but the apple crumble drenched in honey at the GALLERY COFFEE HOUSE in Sedbergh, England.
The Oaxacan breakfast buffet at the HOTEL CAMINO REAL in Oaxaca, Mexico.
And if you're ever in Milwaukee, do not miss the COQUETTE CAFE in the Third Ward neighborhood. The pear and gorgonzola salad--to die for. Also, a ravioli stuffed with, I want to say, a squash-based puree. With pine nuts and brown butter. OMG!
And any time I'm in Atlanta, the Oatmeal pancakes with peach compote at THE FLYING BISCUIT CAFE is a must.
More later...dinner's ready!
I do have to agree about CHEZ PANISSE in Berkeley. Ate there about 10 years ago. Had salmon for lunch. Still remember the suculence of it.
A little outdoor cafe in Morcote on the shores of Lake Lugano where I had pasta frutti di mare. The most delicate sauce, infused with the taste of the sea.
Not the meal necessarily, but the apple crumble drenched in honey at the GALLERY COFFEE HOUSE in Sedbergh, England.
The Oaxacan breakfast buffet at the HOTEL CAMINO REAL in Oaxaca, Mexico.
And if you're ever in Milwaukee, do not miss the COQUETTE CAFE in the Third Ward neighborhood. The pear and gorgonzola salad--to die for. Also, a ravioli stuffed with, I want to say, a squash-based puree. With pine nuts and brown butter. OMG!
And any time I'm in Atlanta, the Oatmeal pancakes with peach compote at THE FLYING BISCUIT CAFE is a must.
More later...dinner's ready!
Apr 29th, 2007, 04:57 PM
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1. Ko Phi Phi Thailand 1993 --Mama Resto: Run by a couple, French husband, Thai wife, I think. Absolutely unforgettable blue crab and fish fresh from the sea (within a couple of hours of being caught), cooked in Thai spices. With beer and creme brulee for dessert, cost $5 for 2 people. That island was hit hard by the Tsunami a couple years ago. Does anyone know if they've rebuilt Mama Resto?
2. Oaxaca, Mexico -- El Naranjo: Nouvelle Mexican. I had the chiles rellanos with goat cheese in puff pastry three times during my one week stay. The owner/cook was lovely, stopping at the tables to see how everything was. She is truly the Alice Waters of Mexico and her food is very controversial in Oaxaca. She doesn't use lard and traditionalists don't approve.
3. In San Francisco: Masa's tasting menu. The food and impeccable service made for a totally memorable (though pricey) experience. Also Boulevard's grilled prawns with risotto. Simple but I can't forget it.
2. Oaxaca, Mexico -- El Naranjo: Nouvelle Mexican. I had the chiles rellanos with goat cheese in puff pastry three times during my one week stay. The owner/cook was lovely, stopping at the tables to see how everything was. She is truly the Alice Waters of Mexico and her food is very controversial in Oaxaca. She doesn't use lard and traditionalists don't approve.
3. In San Francisco: Masa's tasting menu. The food and impeccable service made for a totally memorable (though pricey) experience. Also Boulevard's grilled prawns with risotto. Simple but I can't forget it.
Apr 29th, 2007, 06:26 PM
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Restaurant in Casa Monica Hotel(St. Augustine, Fla.) seafood in a phyllo pastry. Paella in San Francisco- not sure of restaurant name. Eating in Jules Verne restaurant in Paris. Spring rolls in Vietnam.
Apr 29th, 2007, 11:46 PM
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My most unforgtable meal was not because of the food itself, but the experience. I was lucky enough to be invited out to the farmhouse of the former owners of Pensione Ferretti in Florence Italy to COOK dinner. I cook for a living and this was a dream come true!!!
I did not know until the day of the dinner that Luciano and Susy had invited 3 other couples, so just a little added pressure LOL!! And no, I did not insult them by cooking Italian. Talk about a great evening!
Tom
I did not know until the day of the dinner that Luciano and Susy had invited 3 other couples, so just a little added pressure LOL!! And no, I did not insult them by cooking Italian. Talk about a great evening!
Tom
Apr 30th, 2007, 05:40 AM
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Aside from some fantastic New Orleans restaurants like Commander's Palace I'd have to say Bocuse in Lyon was a treat. I too am off to Barcelona, Platja d' Aro, San Sebastian and Madrid with stops at Cal Pep (Bar.), Akelare (San S.)and El Celler de Can Roca in Girona. Oysters from the shores of Desolation Sound B.C. over the grill and lastly...freshly caught Trout at the convergence of Cache Creek and the Lamar R. where we melted the butter then cast into a pool for dinner! Now it's Catch and Release!
Apr 30th, 2007, 08:36 AM
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My first Chicago style stuffed pizza from Eduardo's in, of course, Chicago. Unfortunetly they sold out to corp. interests and now measure everything! so sad but still pretty good. thereyet
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